Retrieve fresh HuffPost section headlines by providing a topic slug. Get current public headlines for news, politics, entertainment, life, or voices.
Get HuffPost section headlines. Returns fresh headlines from one public HuffPost topic hub.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| section | Yes | HuffPost section slug |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
v1.17.5Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It adds useful context by noting the headlines are 'fresh' and come from a 'public' hub, but it does not describe the return format, pagination, rate limits, or other runtime behavior. This is adequate but leaves notable gaps.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is two short sentences with no filler. The primary purpose is stated first, and the additional qualifier about public topic hubs is useful without bloating the text.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
For a low-complexity, single-parameter read operation, the description is largely sufficient: it states the resource and the nature of the output ('headlines'). It stops short of a 5 because it does not mention response size, limits, or any edge cases, though no output schema exists to clarify those details.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
The schema covers the single parameter fully with an enum and a description ('HuffPost section slug'), so the baseline is 3. The tool description adds little beyond implying that the section maps to a topic hub, but since the schema already documents the parameter, no deduction is warranted.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description uses a specific verb ('Get') and identifies the resource as 'HuffPost section headlines' and 'public HuffPost topic hub,' which clearly conveys what the tool does. However, it does not explicitly distinguish itself from sibling tools like huffpost_sections or huffpost_news, so it falls short of a 5.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
There is no guidance on when to use this tool versus related HuffPost tools such as huffpost_news or huffpost_sections, and no mention of when not to use it. The phrase 'public HuffPost topic hub' implies accessibility but does not provide explicit usage context or alternatives.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.